Hotaka-jinja Shrine

This shrine in Nagano Prefecture’s Azumino City is frequented by believers who pray to the deity of land and sea transportation and industry. It is actually comprised of three places, the Hongu main shrine located close to JR Hotaka Station, the Okumiya rear shrine in Kamikochi and a small shrine atop the summit of Mt. Okuhotaka, and is famous as the sochinju (local Shinto deity) of the Japan Alps. Within the premises of the Hongu are the main shrine in Midono-style, a kagura hall, Wakamiya shrine, and two Japanese zelkova trees which have been designated as Azamino City Designated Natural Monuments. The Ofune Matsuri or “Boat Festival” in which boat-shaped floats adorned with Hotaka ningyo dolls are collided together takes place every year on September 27, and the event is attended by many worshippers.

Spot details

Address: Nagano Pref. Aduminoshi Hotaka 6079 Map
Area: Hakuba / Azumino Area
Phone: 0263822003
Hours: [Shrine Office] 8:30-17:00
[Mifune Kaikan] 9:00-16:30
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
[Mifune Kaikan]Adults300yen, Elementary school students200yen
Parking Lot: Available(About100spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Not available